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Chocolate Lasagna

This Chocolate Lasagna is a dreamy, creamy, layered no-bake dessert that combines crunchy Oreo crumbs, silky chocolate pudding, fluffy cream cheese filling, and a cloud-like Cool Whip topping. Every bite delivers an irresistible mix of textures: smooth, crunchy, rich, velvety, and absolutely chocolate-packed. It's a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s not only indulgent but also incredibly easy to make—even for beginners. Whether you want a dessert for potlucks, parties, or for satisfying your chocolate cravings, this no-bake layered chocolate dessert is guaranteed to disappear fast!
Prep Time20 minutes
Chilling Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 12 oz Cool Whip divided
  • 3¼ cups cold milk
  • 2 tablespoons cold milk separated
  • 2 packages 3.9 oz each chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 36 Oreo cookies regular
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
  • Stir melted butter into Oreo crumbs until fully combined.
  • Press the crumb mixture firmly into a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
  • Refrigerate crust while preparing the next layer.
  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
  • Add 2 tablespoons cold milk and granulated sugar; mix until creamy.
  • Fold in 1¼ cups Cool Whip until evenly combined.
  • Spread the cream cheese layer over the chilled crust.
  • Return dish to the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk chocolate pudding mix with 3¼ cups cold milk until thickened.
  • Spread pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  • Refrigerate again for 10 minutes.
  • Spread remaining Cool Whip over the pudding layer.
  • Sprinkle mini chocolate chips generously on top.
  • Chill in the fridge for 4 hours or freeze for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Use Golden Oreos for a vanilla twist.
  • Replace Cool Whip with homemade stabilized whipped cream.
  • Add crushed nuts or chocolate shavings for extra texture.

Make-Ahead & Storage

  • Keeps well up to 4 days in the fridge.
  • Freezes beautifully for up to 2 months.
  • Best served chilled directly from the fridge.

Serving Variations

  • Add a drizzle of chocolate syrup on top before serving.
  • Layer with peanut butter cups for a Reese’s version.
  • Use dark chocolate pudding for an extra rich flavor.

Avoid Common Mistakes

  • Don’t rush the chill time—layers need time to firm up.
  • Make sure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
  • Spread each layer gently to avoid mixing.